Barry Bonds

February 27, 2014 7:32 PM

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In this Aug. 24, 2007, file photo, San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds, right, hits his 761st career home run, a solo effort, off Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco. Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa are set to show up on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, and fans will soon find out whether drug allegations block the former stars from reaching baseball's shrine. less

In this Aug. 24, 2007, file photo, San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds, right, hits his 761st career home run, a solo effort, off Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano in the fourth inning of a baseball game in ... more

The San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds reacts after getting caught stealing second in the first inning of Tuesday's game, Aug. 9, 1994, with the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. The Giants went on to beat the Cubs 3-2. less

The San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds reacts after getting caught stealing second in the first inning of Tuesday's game, Aug. 9, 1994, with the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. The Giants went on to beat the Cubs ... more

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds, left, slides safely into home plate to score the Giants' fifth run as Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Kendall applies a tag during the seventh inning of their game in San Francisco, Thursday Sept. 24, 1998. less

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds, left, slides safely into home plate to score the Giants' fifth run as Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Kendall applies a tag during the seventh inning of their game in San ... more

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds is wide-eyed after taking strike two from Texas Rangers pitcher Darren Oliver during the fourth inning of an interleague game Thursday night, June 12, 1997, in Arlington, Texas. San Francisco won 4-3. less

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds is wide-eyed after taking strike two from Texas Rangers pitcher Darren Oliver during the fourth inning of an interleague game Thursday night, June 12, 1997, in Arlington, ... more

San Francisco Giant's Barry Bonds watches his first home run of the day leave the ballpark in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in Chicago. Bonds hit a three-run home run later in the fifth inning. less

San Francisco Giant's Barry Bonds watches his first home run of the day leave the ballpark in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, in Chicago. Bonds hit a three-run home run ... more

Photo: Beth A. Keiser, AP

San Francisco Giant's Barry Bonds watches his first home run... Photo-5927026.80546 - NewsTimes

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San Francisco Giants left fielder Barry Bonds goes up high to pull down a long drive by Phillies short stop Kevin Stocker, keeping runners stopped at first and second base, and preventing a possible come-from-behind finish by the Phillies in the ninth inning on August 30, 1995. less

San Francisco Giants left fielder Barry Bonds goes up high to pull down a long drive by Phillies short stop Kevin Stocker, keeping runners stopped at first and second base, and preventing a possible ... more

Photo: Chris Stewart, The Chronicle

San Francisco Giants left fielder Barry Bonds goes up high to pull... Photo-5927027.80546 - NewsTimes

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San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds, center, waves to the crowd as he celebrates his 500th career home run with Hall of Famers Willie McCovey, left, and Willie Mays April 17, 2000, at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco. less

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds, center, waves to the crowd as he celebrates his 500th career home run with Hall of Famers Willie McCovey, left, and Willie Mays April 17, 2000, at Pacific Bell Park in San ... more

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds hits his 72nd home run of the season in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco. Bonds has the record for most home runs in a season beating Mark McGwire's home run record set in 1998. less

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds hits his 72nd home run of the season in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco. Bonds has the record for ... more

San Francisco Giants' slugger Barry Bonds (center) is mobbed by teammates after hitting the game-winning two-run home run in the 10th inning against the San Diego Padres 05 April 2002 in San Francisco. It was Bonds' 572 career home run as the Giants defeated the Padres 3-1. less

San Francisco Giants' slugger Barry Bonds (center) is mobbed by teammates after hitting the game-winning two-run home run in the 10th inning against the San Diego Padres 05 April 2002 in San Francisco. It was ... more

Barry Bonds best chance at a World Series was in 2002, when the Giants lost to the Anaheim Angels in seven games.

Barry Bonds best chance at a World Series was in 2002, when the Giants lost to the Anaheim Angels in seven games.

Photo: Mike Kepka, The Chronicle

Barry Bonds best chance at a World Series was in 2002, when the... Photo-5927032.80546 - NewsTimes

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San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds slaps the second base bag after successfully recording his 500th career stolen base as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Jason Romano stands by during the 11th inning Monday, June 23, 2003 in San Francisco. Bonds became the first player ever with 500 stolen bases and 500 home runs. less

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds slaps the second base bag after successfully recording his 500th career stolen base as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Jason Romano stands by during the 11th inning Monday, ... more

Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants watches the ball with Clay Hensley and Josh Bard after hitting his career home run number 755 in the second inning against the San Diego Padres during a MLB game at Petco Park August 4, 2007 in San Diego, California. Bonds tied Hank Aaron's career all time home run record. less

Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants watches the ball with Clay Hensley and Josh Bard after hitting his career home run number 755 in the second inning against the San Diego Padres during a MLB game at Petco ... more

Photo: Stephen Dunn, Getty Images

Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants watches the ball with Clay... Photo-5927034.80546 - NewsTimes

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Barry Bonds hits home run number 756 in the bottom of the fifth inning. Washington Nationals play the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA, on Tuesday, August 7, 2007.

Barry Bonds hits home run number 756 in the bottom of the fifth inning. Washington Nationals play the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA, on Tuesday, August 7, 2007.

Photo: Lance Iversen, The Chronicle

Barry Bonds hits home run number 756 in the bottom of the fifth... Photo-5927035.80546 - NewsTimes

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Fans replace the number 755 with 756 while celebratingBarry Bonds's 756th home run that breaks the all-time career home run record.

Fans replace the number 755 with 756 while celebratingBarry Bonds's 756th home run that breaks the all-time career home run record.

Photo: Mark Costantini, TheChronicle

Fans replace the number 755 with 756 while celebratingBarry... Photo-5927036.80546 - NewsTimes

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Barry Bonds slaps his bat after popping out deep to center field in his last at-bat as a San Francisco Giant. at AT&T Park on Wednesday, September 26, 2007.

Barry Bonds slaps his bat after popping out deep to center field in his last at-bat as a San Francisco Giant. at AT&T Park on Wednesday, September 26, 2007.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

Barry Bonds slaps his bat after popping out deep to center field in... Photo-5927037.80546 - NewsTimes

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Barry Bonds waves goodbye to the crowd at AT&T Park after his last at-bat as a San Francisco Giant against the San Diego Padres at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Ca., on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. This game marks the end of Barry Bonds's career as a Giant in front of the home crowd, as he has been informed that he will not return to the team by the team's management. less

Barry Bonds waves goodbye to the crowd at AT&T Park after his last at-bat as a San Francisco Giant against the San Diego Padres at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Ca., on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. This game ... more